CATCHING THEM YOUNG

It is incumbent on the hospitality industry to curate leadership opportunities for the millennial workforce, since future leaders will emerge from this talent pool

- VINITA BHATIA

Recently, Taj Resorts, North Goa collaborated with Don Bosco, Parra to create F&B and Housekeeping Labs that will train aspiring youth in the region who are keen to join the hospitality industry. From conceptualising the layout to providing most of the required equipment – including different types of crockery, cutlery, glassware, tableware, bar essentials, furnishings, upholstery and linen – the hospitality company ensured the labs are well equipped to deliver everything required to students at the institute. Additionally, departmental trainers of Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa and Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa will train students, while the hotels will provide trainees with industrial exposure.

Talking about this collaboration, Anmol Ahluwalia, Cluster General Manager – Taj, North Goa stated that it is critical to enhance skills of potential employees through practical sessions rather than theoretical learning. “Training labs in academic institutes like Don Bosco, Parra create simulation training infrastructure where aspiring students can master professional skills and exposure before joining the hotel industry,” he stated.

A DIFFERENT APPROACH

Millennials are confident individuals with high expectations, who seek outcome-oriented and challenging tasks at work. This self-motivated generation is clear about its priorities, which can be a windfall for organisations.

“These youth are at an advantage because they are technology-driven and well aware of where they want to see themselves two years from now. They are highly career driven and will not shy away from taking risks,” Ahluwalia noted, while explaining why they can be great assets to a company’s human capital.